Kate Smith "HIT THE DECK" Robert Burton / Vincent Youmans 1929 Broadside

Description

This
is a rare January 6th, 1929 broadside (single page playbill) from the Savoy Musical Comedy Company
production of the HERBERT FIELDS, LEO ROBIN, CLIFFORD GREY and VINCENT YOUMANS nautical musical comedy "HIT THE DECK" at
the Shubert-Belasco Theater in Washington, D.C
. (The Original Broadway production opened April 25th, 1927
at the Belasco Theatre in New York City
and ran for 352 performances.) ..... The musical starred KATE SMITH and the cast included RENEE HAMILTON, FRANK GALLAGHER, ROSA SNOWDEN, THELMA PARKER, JAMES McKAY, ROBERT CAPRON, ROBERT BURTON, BILLY KELLY, EDWARD METCALFE, NORMAN TRAVERS and EILEEN McEVOY
..... CREDITS: Book by
HERBERT FIELDS
; Lyrics by
LEO ROBIN and CLIFFORD GREY
; Music by VINCENT YOUMANS ("No, No, Nanette", "Wildflower", "A Night in Venice", "Take a Chance", "Great Day", "Smiles" and "Through the Years"); Choreographed by FRANK GALLAGHER; Staged by EDWARD P. BOWER; Produced by CHARLES EMERSON COOK
..... DETAILS: The single page, one-sided program measures 4" X 9 1/4" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes and list of musical numbers, but no cast photos or bios
..... CONDITION: With the exception of several small tears that have been repaired on the backside with transparent tape and moderate creasing, this rare program is in excellent condition and will make a wonderful addition to the collection of any musical theatre aficionado or historian. This item will be carefully packaged in a protective, carded sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard.